Tourism
School pupils promote Waihi with Why Not Waihi?
Since lockdown the small North island town of Waihi has seen vistor numbers drop by 70% and the students of Waihi central school were keen to let New Zealanders know the town is open for business… Audio
Christchurch 'Airpawt' pooches ready to welcome Aucklanders
Christchurch airport is bracing for a huge influx of Aucklanders as the city's residents are freed after more than 100 days locked down. And for those struggling with the crowds and the extra anxiety… Video, Audio
Anticipation, caution as AKL-CHC flights take off again
For the first time in four months, Aucklanders will finally get the chance to head south when the city's border opens tomorrow.
It's likely to be a day of busy airports, tearful reunions and a little… Audio
Ongoing red light restrictions 'devastating' for Northland businesses
An event organiser in the region says the government decision is a blow after so much hard work by local organisations to increase vaccination rates. Audio
Calling Home: Tracey Rackliff in Sideman, Bali
It was during a deployment to the Solomon Islands in 2013 that former Wairarapa detective sergeants Tracey and Rob Rackliff decided they were going to resign from the police and try something new… Audio, Gallery
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Artist: Wet Specimen Track: Abraxas, Artist: The Antony Edens Track: (I don't have any) tears left for you (I don't have any) tears left for you - the antony edens, Artist: Swing Praxis Track… Audio
COVID-19's impact on NZ Tourism
Statistics NZ has today provided the first real measure of COVID-19's impact on Tourism. Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chris Roberts explains how they are coping. Audio
Tourism Holdings set to purchase Australian tourism company
Campervan and tourism company Tourism Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian tourism company Apollo Tourism & Leisure.
Northland holiday bookings dropping due to uncertainty
Holiday bookings are dropping like Autumn leaves from a tree according to some Bay of Islands businesses.
The region is currently in red on the traffic light system and people travelling their way… Video, Audio
'We need a critical mass here': Tourist spots prepare for summer
Businesses in Franz Josef and Fox Glacier are hundreds of staff short for the summer season with many struggling to find and afford workers.
The Pre-Panel for 6 December 2021
Panellists Ruwani Perera and Phil O'Reilly share what they have been thinking. Audio
Tourism industry 'not flavour of the month' with banks
A major South Island tourism operator has warned that banks are running out of goodwill towards the industry as the impact of Covid-19 continues to bite.
Fine wool fills the shearing shed
Fresh off the hills the merino wethers are being shorn at Lake Heron Station in Canterbury. The low micron wool is contracted to the Icebreker brand. The mountainous 19,600 hectare property is also… Video, Audio
Fine wool fills the shearing shed
Fresh off the hills the merino wethers are being shorn at Lake Heron Station in Canterbury. The low micron wool is contracted to the Icebreker brand. The mountainous 19,600 hectare property is also…
Audio'Setting clear expectations for campers': Harsher fines and more rules on horizon
The government is clamping down on freedom camping with harsher fines and more restrictions.
Covid-19: Omicron throws a spanner into the works for tourism
The tourism industry is grappling with the prospect of its new normal being years away with billions of dollars lost by then and many more hurdles ahead - including its latest, the Omicron variant.
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New challenges for tourism industry as Omicron variant emerges
The tourism industry is grappling with the prospect of its new normal being years away with billions of dollars lost by then and many more hurdles ahead - including its latest, the new Covid variant…
Orange regions under traffic light system a bit disgruntled
Auckland, Northland ,Taupo, Rotorua Lakes, Kawerau, Whakatane, Opotiki, Gisborne, Wairoa, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu districts will be in the red setting when the new Covid traffic light… Audio
Carbon footprints in the spotlight at tourism industry summit
The tourism industry is being challenged to lead the fight to reduce carbon emissions as part of a major new initiative.
Roadmap for tourism recovery outlines potential challenges and costs
Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts says the roadmap aimed to provide guidance so tourism businesses could plan for a range of potential pathways.
